This evening, Israel will dispatch assistance to Cyprus to help combat the wildfires, using Israeli Air Force aircraft.
At the direction of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and in coordination with security and emergency authorities, Israel is preparing to provide aerial support to Cyprus in its battle against the fires sweeping the island.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar and his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, remain in close and continuous contact to ensure that the aid is delivered and deployed as swiftly as possible.
The aircraft are scheduled to depart this evening.
The State of Israel stands with Cyprus, a close friend and neighbor, and remains committed to offering assistance in times of emergency.